Our continued reliance on legacy methods of energy production is killing our planet and we have the data to prove it. Why are we not pushing for a cleaner and more economical energy production method in these advanced times?

The U.S. and China reached a landmark agreement on curbing climate change. This comes at a critical time as 39.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide was pumped into the planet’s atmosphere last year alone, a new record.

A sustainable lifestyle doesn’t happen on accident, it requires work for all involved. These energy efficient tips for your home are unexpected, yet easy to tackle. Go green and save some green by checking out these tips today.

According to the EIA, carbon emissions from energy use is at a 20 year low, which is excellent news for the planet. The research points to warmer weather in the winter and increased natural gas usage as a coal alternative.

Biomass energy is often overlooked as a renewable energy that could lead to energy independence for America. When compared to burning fossil fuels, biomass has a lower greenhouse gas footprint when you consider that fossil fuels release “new” carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Find out how the oldest energy source could be our path to the future.

Thanks to the EPA’s new regulations, six obsolete coal fired power plants are going to be shutdown. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards were introduced in December and could result in the closing of nearly sixty polluting power plants.